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This morning, while watering my plants, I noticed new shoots growing from one I thought was withering.
When I looked closer, I saw that a healthy sweet potato vine had wrapped itself around the struggling stems.
It reminded me of business.
Sometimes growth isn’t about working harder. Sometimes it’s about getting closer to people, ideas, communities, and opportunities that are already growing.
Whether you’re starting, stuck, scaling, or thriving, your connections matter.
Get close to the vine.
What are you connected to right now, and is it helping you grow?
When I looked closer, I saw that a healthy sweet potato vine had wrapped itself around the struggling stems.
It reminded me of business.
Sometimes growth isn’t about working harder. Sometimes it’s about getting closer to people, ideas, communities, and opportunities that are already growing.
Whether you’re starting, stuck, scaling, or thriving, your connections matter.
Get close to the vine.
What are you connected to right now, and is it helping you grow?
Posted by Gayle Marie, Bethesda, MD on Sep 24, 2026 • in Bethesda MD
MoCo Alliance Mixer Spotlight: "Every Business Owner Is Now a Broadcaster: How to Communicate With Clarity, Confidence, and Connection"
Tue, Sept 29, 1 to 2 PM, hosted byM&T Bank HQ, 77 Upper Rock Circle, Suite 800, Rockville.
Rich "Trigger" Bontrager, America's Leadership Broadcaster, helps leaders communicate with clarity, confidence, and human connection, on camera and in person. Lead Through The Lens.
You will have50 minutes of In-Person Networking.Real conversation, genuine referral relationships.
Register: https://www.alignable.com/groups/alignable-alliance-of-montgomery-county-md/events/monthly-connections-and-clarity-mixer-sep-2026?_faid=16503&cpd=1
Fredric Abramson & Gayle Marie Morrison
Alignable Alliance MoCo Ambassadors
Tue, Sept 29, 1 to 2 PM, hosted byM&T Bank HQ, 77 Upper Rock Circle, Suite 800, Rockville.
Rich "Trigger" Bontrager, America's Leadership Broadcaster, helps leaders communicate with clarity, confidence, and human connection, on camera and in person. Lead Through The Lens.
You will have50 minutes of In-Person Networking.Real conversation, genuine referral relationships.
Register: https://www.alignable.com/groups/alignable-alliance-of-montgomery-county-md/events/monthly-connections-and-clarity-mixer-sep-2026?_faid=16503&cpd=1
Fredric Abramson & Gayle Marie Morrison
Alignable Alliance MoCo Ambassadors
Posted by Gayle Marie, Bethesda, MD on Sep 15, 2026 • in Bethesda MD
Two September workshops to help you get paid on purpose. Both are working sessions built to send you off with something you can put to use right away.
**Monetization Workshop: Make Your Business Profitable Daily** Thursday, September 10 at 5 PM EDT
Uncover the hidden revenue already sitting inside your business and build daily income actions that create profit without the burnout. [RSVP Here]https://www.alignable.com/grou...
(How To Be)ReferralReady Workshop**
Thursday, September 17 at 11 AM EDT
Position your business so the right people instantly understand what you do and confidently send the right referrals your way.[RSVP Here] https://www.alignable.com/grou...
Come to one or come to both.
Seeyou there!
Gayle Marie
**Monetization Workshop: Make Your Business Profitable Daily** Thursday, September 10 at 5 PM EDT
Uncover the hidden revenue already sitting inside your business and build daily income actions that create profit without the burnout. [RSVP Here]https://www.alignable.com/grou...
(How To Be)ReferralReady Workshop**
Thursday, September 17 at 11 AM EDT
Position your business so the right people instantly understand what you do and confidently send the right referrals your way.[RSVP Here] https://www.alignable.com/grou...
Come to one or come to both.
Seeyou there!
Gayle Marie
16 Locals Recommend Them • Posted on Tuesday, September 15, 2026
Unfortunately, I have an arbitration hearing in Portland,Oregon that day.
Unfortunately, I have an arbitration hearing in Portland,Oregon that day.